Description
Egg Fried Rice is a delicious and comforting dish that brings together fluffy rice, perfectly scrambled eggs, and vibrant vegetables in a quick and easy recipe. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a delightful meal prep option, this colorful dish offers savory umami flavors that are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: cooked rice, eggs, green onions, peas, carrots, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Scramble the eggs until just set (about 2 minutes), then remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté green onions with peas and carrots for about 3 minutes until tender.
- Add cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up clumps while stir-frying for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the rice mixture while stirring continuously. Add sesame oil for extra flavor.
- Gently fold in scrambled eggs and cook for an additional minute to combine flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 186mg